The Complete Little Nemo in Slumberland (Taschen 2014) 1st Ed For Sale

The Complete Little Nemo in Slumberland

Book Set

butone of the greatest dream voyagers of the 20th century. The
master creation ofWinsor McCay(1869–1934), restless sleeper
Nemo inspired generations of artists with his weekly adventures from bed to
Slumberland, a realm of colorful companions, psychedelic scenery, and thrilling
escapades.

modern American entertainment industry, above all with his revolutionary
comics, which set standards for panel layout and storytelling technique, timing
and pacing, and architectural and other detail that left aninestimable
influence on subsequent artists,includingRobert Crumb and
Federico Fellini.

Little Nemo 1905–1927collects,for the very first time, and
in full, glorious color, all 549 episodes ofLittle Nemo. In
the illustrated accompanying volume, art historian and comics expert Alexander
Braun places Winsor McCay’s life and work within the cultural history of the
U.S. media and entertainment industry, and explores theimmense art
historical value of McCay’s dream narrative. At once an adventure story,
visual delight, and piece of cultural history, this publication is a tremendous
monument to one of the most innovative pioneers—and one of the most intrepid
explorers–of comic history.

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